Frederick vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Frederick Rank #424

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Frederick or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Ellis mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Frederick and Ellis boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.